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Hogue Powerspeed Holster

Bookman

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I own a Tanfoglio Witness in .45 and it's really hard to find a decent holster for it. I've been checking out the Hogue Powerspeed and was wondering if anyone on here had one and what do you think of it? Also, what problems, if any have you encountered?

I've checked the web and found both good and bad reviews of this holster. Some problems involved retention and some involved scratching of the barrel. I figure the first is operator error and the second can be cured by covering the magnets. Then again, the reviews I found were a few years old with the latest one being from 2004. Has Hogue maybe solved these problems?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 

Dreamer

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Although they are well-suited to range use and competition, I don't know how practical they would be for everyday OC.

The "retention" system on them is essentially a set of VER?Y powerful magnets molded into the frame, and a friction snap type device that holds the trigger guard.

I prefer a holster that gives my pistol more protection, and has a more "authoritative" retention system, like a thumb snap or a Serpa-style mechanism. But that's just my opinion. YMMV.

If you can find one cheap and used, or know someone who has one that will lend it to you for a few weeks, then give it a try, but they are pretty spendy to take a chance on purchasing new, if you're not absolutely sure it fits your needs...
 

Bookman

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Thanks. I've been thinking about it for several days now and have come to pretty much the same conclusion. The REAL reason I was considering one is that I have a partially fused right wrist and drawing upward from a waist high holster is pretty uncomfortable. I guess what I'm really looking for is a speed holster with good retention.

Kind of sounds like a pipe dream, huh?
 

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Hawkflyer

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Contact Tucker Gun Leather. They can make you a custom holster to meet your specific needs. Use the link at the top of the OCDO pages.

The Witness is a very good choice for carry.

Regards
 
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